The volume of limes from Mexico has dropped slightly. "Limes coming from Marinez De La Torre right now are slightly down compared to two weeks ago," says Tony Campos of International Citrus and Produce. "This is due to the start of the new crop. Once more fruit starts sizing up, we will have a little bit more volume."
Lower lime supply at this time of year isn't unusual and this year, cool weather at the start of the year in Mexico was also expected to impact supply at this time.
However, Campos does note that the incoming citrus fruit does have a nice green color.
U.S. weather and lime demand
As for demand, Campos says it is mainly on sizes 175s, 200s, and 230s with lower prices on 110s, 150s, and 250s, as always. "Prices are at $28 average," says Campos. "Normally lime prices around this time would be a lot higher in Mexico and the U.S. but the U.S. weather and demand is holding it there."
Looking ahead, he says that as long as demand for limes stays the same, he doesn't see much change in pricing coming.
For more information:
Tony Campos
International Citrus and Produce
Tel: +1 (650) 342-4525
tony@icproduce.com
https://internationalcitrusandproduce.com/